J-Talks 2024

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Misinformation in the Age of AI

Virtual event

As generative AI becomes increasingly prevalent in online news and information, it amplifies concerns about misinformation, disinformation, and potential fraud. A recent study by The CJF and Maru Public Opinion reveals a troubling statistic: half of Canadians express a lack of confidence in their ability to discern AI-generated misinformation from factual information. This widespread uncertainty […]

Emerging Business Models for News

Virtual event

In today's shifting journalism landscape, where traditional revenue streams falter amidst fragmented digital platforms and declining ad revenues, news outlets – particularly new and entrepreneurial ones – are seeking innovative models that prioritise access to news and informed communities. Our panel features industry upstarts who are creatively rethinking how to deliver value to audiences and […]

Reporting with Care: Ethical Journalism in the Shadow of Intimate Partner Violence

Virtual event

In the lead up to International Women's Day, the Canadian Journalism Foundation, in partnership with the Canadian Women’s Foundation, hosted a panel discussion on reporting intimate partner violence (IPV). With over 40% of Canadian women experiencing gendered violence from an intimate partner, this "shadow pandemic" demands sensitive and ethical journalism. Our panel comprised seasoned journalists […]

Racing to Go Viral | Ben Smith & Elamin Abdelmahmoud

Toronto Public Library, Bram and Bluma Appel Salon

What's at stake when news becomes click-bait? In a data-driven world where success is often measured by likes and shares, news outlets are fighting for eyeballs. In the race against […]

Covering History’s Most Important Election

In a time of deepening political polarization, with audiences increasingly gravitating toward  their preferred news outlets, how can journalists effectively cover what may be one of the most crucial elections […]

Media Myths Debunked: What the public doesn’t know and needs to know about journalism and why it matters

Distrust of media, often rooted in misunderstanding of  journalism’s purpose and how journalists do their jobs, is nothing new. Public editors, news ombudsmen and standard editors are on the frontlines of understanding and responding to public misinformation about the media. For Media Literacy Week, a week to promote public understanding of  journalism and media, a  […]

Will Games Save Journalism?

Virtual event

Since the first newspaper crossword appeared in the New York World in 1913, puzzles have served as a gateway to news consumption for game enthusiasts who might not otherwise read the news. Over a century later, news organizations continue to attract audiences through games like crosswords, Wordle, and Sudoku. The panel explored questions such as […]

Tactics for Combatting News Avoidance

Virtual event

Confronting the decline in news consumption represents a global newsroom challenge. Around the world, despite having more sources of news than ever before, a significant number of people simply avoid the news: consumption of news is declining, interest in news is decreasing, and the amount of selective avoidance of the news is growing. Experts in […]

Climate Solutions Journalism Workshop

In partnership with the Solutions Journalism Network. The Climate Solutions Journalism webinar will guide journalists in shifting the climate narrative from problem-centered reporting to a solutions-oriented approach, emphasizing how this […]